Course restrictions
UAL has a tailored pathway for study abroad students, so, for the most part, your lessons are alongside other international students. You must have finished at least one year of undergraduate study to apply.
Class hours
Over 13 weeks, you enjoy between 120 and 160 hours of face-to-face tuition from practicing communication experts. You also complete the same number of hours studying, researching, and reading beyond the classroom to further your understanding of media, culture, and communication.
Core and elective courses
You take three mandatory cultural units and three core course units, all two credits each.
Core courses
You take three core UAL Study Abroad Semester modules worth two credits each:
- Understanding Contemporary Cultures
- London Cultural Studies
- Creative Histories
You have three core communication courses:
- Introduction to Media Communication
- Creative and Technical Skills
- Brand Storytelling
Electives
You can choose up to 16 credits worth of elective courses:
- Print and Online Journalism (2 credits)
- Activism and Social Justice (2 credits)